«El informe concluyó que la contaminación había aumentado _____ la actividad industrial no cesó durante el verano».

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B. dado que

Analysis: 'Dado que' introduces a causal clause explaining why pollution increased. Answer: dado que. Why not the others: 'por consiguiente' and 'en consecuencia' introduce consequences; 'sin embargo' introduces contrast.

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